Steven Wade
Laid off newbie investor seeking advice
Hi Everyone,I just got laid off from my job, and I'm trying to plan next steps as a beginner investor. I'm in San Diego County (Escondido), and my wife I were just starting to look for deals out of state in San Antoni...
Silvio L.
Navigating a short sale deal from scratch
Hi Everyone, I wanted to throw out a situation I'm dealing with now and get some input on how I should proceed. I recently went to see a property in my neighborhood that I am sure is a great deal. ARV = 333k and the...
Lamar Tisdale
Good VA and best site.
Whose using VA'S?What site is the best to locate one and recommend a good one or two who gets the job done and is reasonable in price.
Brooks Rembert
A Month on the Market and Too Few Bites for Comfort
We bought a rental a little over a month ago. We're advertising on Postlets and Craigslist (renewing every few days) and so far have only shown the house four times. We've got reserves to cover the mortgage for a long...
Chad McDaniel
How much of a bank roll do you recommend?
In a previous tread (What does it take to be successful) the following was stated:
"Like any business the number one way to increase chances of success is to be well capitalized.
Everyone talks about getting into RE...
Jeff Lee
What Type/Quality Windowblind Would You Use?
Hello, all.Right now I'm dead set on using Faux Wood Blinds for my rent house (3 bed). Assuming the average cost of a blind is $45 (tax-included) with the house having 10 windows, the cost will be $450.My uncle, who h...
Account Closed
Can we "retire" in 3 years?
Hi! I'm a new investor in Cedar Rapids, IA. We just closed on our first property, a 4-plex. We will have approximately 750/month positive cash-flow from this property. It looks like if we can accumulate 7 more propert...
Julie Underwood
What should I pay a realtor for bringing a buyer to my FSBO?
I have a FSBO sign in the window of a house we're rehabbing. A realtor was in the neighborhood showing houses to her client, and the client saw my sign and called me. I meet her and showed her the house. She asked me ...
Sheryl Gurvey
New to BP-Atlanta Investor Starting Over
Hi everyone. I am so glad I found this site! I have lived in Atlanta since 2003 and started investing in 2008. I accumulated 6 rental properties over the years, but due to circumstances I had to sell them all in the...
Matt Friesz
A little help? 1st flip not selling!
I'm writing this to vent a little, because it's been one of the hardest things I've ever done. I know that the first one is usually the hardest! Here's my little saga...any help would be appreciated.
I bought a 1923...